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Stevens Institute of Technology Ranks Among Top Universities in the Nation for ROI for Students

HOBOKEN, N.J. - Stevens Institute of Technology has been ranked in the top 3% of schools in the nation for annualized net return on investment (ROI), according to a new study of more than 500 colleges and universities. The study, dubbed “Colleges Worth Your Investment,” was conducted for Bloomberg BusinessWeek. In New Jersey, Stevens and Princeton University took the top two rankings in terms of ROI for students. Stevens also boasts the third highest graduation rate in the state.

This ranking is intended to help students and parents evaluate the “payback” value of a student’s undergraduate degree. In the ranking, ROI was determined by comparing the cost of attending a school with how much its graduates earn. The report notes that Stevens’ 30-year ROI is $1.1 million and the 30-year net return for graduates is $1.4 million, with more than 10 percent annual ROI.

Recent graduates of Stevens have fared exceptionally well in terms of post-graduation placement. Graduates of the Class of 2010 have joined well-known companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Credit Suisse, NAVAIR, Picatinny Arsenal, and Barclays Capital. In addition, many students have chosen to pursue graduate degrees in a diverse range of disciplines, with several moving on to medical school and law school. Stevens graduates will be attending other leading universities in the fall, including Columbia University, Princeton University, Weill Cornell Medical School, Temple University Medical School, Tufts Medical School, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and Villanova Law School.

“The educational process at Stevens is critical to the students’ placement success after graduation. We engage our students early, complementing academic studies with hands-on learning in the workplace and access to other professional development activities. It is our expectation that Stevens students will become leaders in their fields,” explains Lynn Insley, director of the Office of Career Development, which has been ranked 16 th in the nation by The Princeton Review. “Companies are eager to hire our graduates because they bring with them professional work experience that demonstrates their talent, dedication, and drive.”

In the fall, Stevens will welcome its largest incoming class, selected from its largest ever applicant pool. After receiving 3600 applications, the Class of 2014 will be comprised of 615 students, almost half of which are coming from out-of-state and 28% of which are female. Stevens’ selectivity rate this year is at 45% and 38% of those accepted students has joined the Class of 2014.

“At Stevens, we continue to focus on experiential learning – like our cooperative education program, access to real-life, hands-on research at the undergraduate level, and diverse internship opportunities –to prepare our students for their post-graduation plans,” states Maureen P. Weatherall, vice president for University Enrollment and Administration. “This ranking is further confirmation of what our current students and alumni know first-hand: a Stevens education is invaluable.”

Mr. Rivelo will report to F5's president and chief executive officer, John McAdam. He joins F5 after a 19-year career at Cisco Systems, Inc., where he most recently served as Senior Vice President -- Engineering Operations and Systems."We are very pleased to have Manny on our team here at F5," said McAdam. "He brings to F5 a strong track record of success, a keen business sense, deep engineering and operations experience, and a customer focused mindset. I'm confident that Manny will help accelerate F5's expansion in the security market and take advantage of the many new strategic opportunities we are encountering, leveraging the success of our core ADC market solutions."Rivelo received his Bachelor of Engineering in 1986 and his Master of Engineering in 1989 from the Stevens.

Heidi Alderman Named Senior Vice President of BASF's Petrochemicals Division in North America

Heidi Alderman was named Senior Vice President of BASF's Petrochemicals division in North America based in Houston, Texas, effective March 1. With more than 25 years of experience in the chemical industry, Alderman joined BASF in February 2003 as a Business Director, Functional Polymers, in Charlotte, North Carolina. In January 2008, Alderman became BASF's Senior Vice President of Procurement in North America.

Alderman received her B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Stevens in 1981.

Joe Sparano joins the BlueFire Renewables, Inc Board of Directors

BlueFire Renewables, Inc., a company focused on changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of renewable fuels from non-food cellulosic wastes, announced that Joe Sparano has joined the company's Board of Directors.

'I am very pleased to join the BlueFire Renewables Board and view it as an excellent opportunity,' said Sparano. 'The Company has achieved major milestones over the last twelve months and has positioned itself as a leader in the biofuels space. I look forward to assisting in the future success of BlueFire Renewables.'

Sparano graduated cum laude from Stevens with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1969.

Stevens Institute of Technology Ranks Among Top Universities in the Nation for ROI for Students

HOBOKEN, N.J. - Stevens Institute of Technology has been ranked in the top 3% of schools in the nation for annualized net return on investment (ROI), according to a new study of more than 500 colleges and universities. The study, dubbed “Colleges Worth Your Investment,” was conducted for Bloomberg BusinessWeek. In New Jersey, Stevens and Princeton University took the top two rankings in terms of ROI for students. Stevens also boasts the third highest graduation rate in the state.This ranking is intended to help students and parents evaluate the “payback” value of a student’s undergraduate degree. In the ranking, ROI was determined by comparing the cost of attending a school with how much its graduates earn. The report notes that Stevens’ 30-year ROI is $1.1 million and the 30-year net return for graduates is $1.4 million, with more than 10 percent annual ROI.Recent graduates of Stevens have fared exceptionally well in terms of post-graduation placement. Graduates of the Class of 2010 have joined well-known companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Credit Suisse, NAVAIR, Picatinny Arsenal, and Barclays Capital. In addition, many students have chosen to pursue graduate degrees in a diverse range of disciplines, with several moving on to medical school and law school. Stevens graduates will be attending other leading universities in the fall, including Columbia University, Princeton University, Weill Cornell Medical School, Temple University Medical School, Tufts Medical School, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and Villanova Law School.“The educational process at Stevens is critical to the students’ placement success after graduation. We engage our students early, complementing academic studies with hands-on learning in the workplace and access to other professional development activities. It is our expectation that Stevens students will become leaders in their fields,” explains Lynn Insley, director of the Office of Career Development, which has been ranked 16 th in the nation by The Princeton Review. “Companies are eager to hire our graduates because they bring with them professional work experience that demonstrates their talent, dedication, and drive.”In the fall, Stevens will welcome its largest incoming class, selected from its largest ever applicant pool. After receiving 3600 applications, the Class of 2014 will be comprised of 615 students, almost half of which are coming from out-of-state and 28% of which are female. Stevens’ selectivity rate this year is at 45% and 38% of those accepted students has joined the Class of 2014.“At Stevens, we continue to focus on experiential learning – like our cooperative education program, access to real-life, hands-on research at the undergraduate level, and diverse internship opportunities –to prepare our students for their post-graduation plans,” states Maureen P. Weatherall, vice president for University Enrollment and Administration. “This ranking is further confirmation of what our current students and alumni know first-hand: a Stevens education is invaluable.”

Kyle Clift: Finishing a Degree from the Front Lines

Earning a degree can be tough under the easiest of circumstances. Earning a graduate degree while on active deployment with the Unites States Military is a whole other experience. For Kyle Clift, however, it is just another day on the job. Clift, a Senior Chief Petty Officer with the United States Navy, is working on his MS in Program Management while stationed overseas. This is possible through WebCampus, the award-winning long distance learning program offered by Stevens Institute of Technology.

Now in its 10th year, Stevens' WebCampus is the premiere online education resource for students interested in furthering their career while still living their everyday lives. With a strong focus on engineering, project management, technology and sciences ? areas that Stevens has built a strong reputation in over the last 140 years ? WebCampus has top-quality academic programs and a tremendous commitment to the development and use of best practices in online education. WebCampus gives students a chance that they may never have had otherwise to achieve their maximum potential. Clift, who lives in Washington State with his wife and three children, is a perfect example of just that. He works as an integrated scheduler on the 787 Program at Boeing. It was at this job where he first learned about Stevens. "I liked Stevens' rich history," explained Clift. "It's not just a 'fly by night' online school and it was also accredited by the Project Management Institute."

Clift said this was his first foray into online education and since joining WebCampus has taken seven online courses towards his MSPM. Everything thus far has exceeded his expectations, from the communication with instructors to the ease of the online interface. "The support from everyone at Stevens during my studies has been awesome," said Clift. "All the instructors I have had communicated as much as I needed." In the last decade students from 40 states and 40 countries have taken Stevens classes through WebCampus. It has been honored by numerous educational associations and, as such, has an impressive list of honors and awards. This list includes the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 2010 International Distance Learning Award, the most prestigious award for excellence in distance learning. This enviable reputation has brought educators from around the world to Stevens in Hoboken, NJ to learn more about WebCampus and how it has mastered the art and science of offering quality graduate education through the Internet. It has also attracted a world-class staff and faculty who are totally committed to their students. "Learning environments are different today than they ever were and that's why we have to work to meet the new needs of the students," stated Robert Zotti, Assistant Dean of WebCampus for Stevens. "We have a strong commitment and dedication to providing students first-class education in a flexible environment." Clift, a member of the Naval Reserves, has two more courses to complete before earning his degree and said he hopes to finish the task during his downtime while stationed overseas.

"Finishing my program online while I'm deployed is a goal I have set for myself," said Clift. "Hopefully whichever base I am stationed will have a good broadband connection!"

The 4th annual graduation ceremony at L-3 Communications in Greenville, TX, which recognized 15 students for earning their Master's in Engineering in Systems Engineering, was held on December 15, 2010. These 15 students bring the total number of Stevens Institute of Technology MESE graduates at L-3 to 56; 48 from Greenville and 8 from Waco.

The L-3 Integrated Systems Group (L-3 IS) is recognized internationally as a systems integration organization specializing in the modernization and maintenance of aircraft of all sizes, and the study, design, development, and integration of special-mission systems for military and commercial applications. Headquartered in Rockwall, Texas, L-3 IS has operations throughout the world.

The L-3 IS business operation's expertise spans the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics, special purpose airborne systems and aircraft modernization for government and commercial customers worldwide.

In his remarks to the graduates, Jim Gibson, VP Engineering for L-3 Communications MID congratulated them not just for earning a degree but for mastering a discipline. He noted that previous graduates have gone on to leadership positions as Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, Directors, Senior Directors and Senior Managers and told them he considered them the leadership and the future of L-3.

Ashley Luttrell, a 2009 graduate of the program, traced her development from Aero Engineer to Systems Engineer to Program Manager, a journey that she told the graduates would not have been possible were it not for the Stevens Systems Engineering master's program. She stressed the value she found not only in what she learned in the classes, but in the many relationships and the broad network she had developed through the program.

Dr. Mike Pennotti, SSE Associate Dean for Academics, represented Stevens at the ceremony. ?It is great to know that there are 35 more L-3 students in the pipeline ? and we will welcome an additional nine who will be joining in January,? said Dr. Pennotti. ?I'm already looking forward to the 2011 graduation!?

Stevens Institute of Technology, in Conjunction with the CSR, Receives DHS Career Development Grant to Support Three Master’s Degree Fellowships

Hoboken, NJ – With collaboration from the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR), Stevens Institute of Technology has received its first Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Career Development Grant.

The DHS Career Development Grant will provide for full-tuition support and generous monthly stipends for three full-time students entering the Master's Degree program in Maritime Systems with a Graduate Certificate in Maritime Security. Applications for the fellowship program will be accepted through November 15, 2010. Stevens anticipates the first student will begin the program in spring 2011, with the two other students joining in the fall semester.

The objective of the fellowship program is to enhance the knowledge base, technical skills, and leadership capabilities of our nation’s future maritime security workforce and to provide greater access and support for U.S. students pursuing a homeland security-focused Master's Degree in Maritime Systems. This program will create enhanced experiential opportunities and direct pathways for highly skilled students to obtain technical leadership positions in the maritime security domain.

"With the Port of New York and New Jersey as the backdrop, technical studies of maritime systems and research into port security at Stevens is a terrific opportunity for any student who wants to participate in today's ever-changing world of international trade and transportation,” states Dr. Thomas Wakeman, Director, Maritime Systems and Deputy Director, Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR). “The fellowship program will enable students to participate in a unique educational experience, collaborating closely with faculty and key stakeholders in the maritime industry and homeland security domains.”

Dr. Barry Bunin, Co-Director Maritime Systems and Chief Architect and Laboratory Director, Maritime Security Laboratory (MSL) continues: "We need strong, well-educated leaders to help keep our nation’s ports and vessels safe. This program will enable our students to become industry leaders in this critical field. Through the DHS Career Development Grant we will be able to provide qualified, high-potential students with the opportunity to pursue advanced academic study in Maritime Systems and Security where they might not have been able to do so otherwise. This is truly a unique opportunity for our students and for Stevens Institute of Technology.”

To learn more about the fellowship program, please visit the Maritime Systems website at www.stevens.edu/MaritimeSystems and click on “Fellowship Opportunities.”

New Energy Appoints Jerry Lynch

The Company appointed Jerry Lynch, PE, to its Scientific Advisory Board, to assist with the development of its MotionPower technologies for generating electricity from the motion of cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. Jerry is a licensed professional engineer in NY and NJ, and has authored numerous articles on design and industrial manufacturing. He has been certified by NIST as a LEAN Manufacturing Expert and has helped over 20 firms develop smart manufacturing methods and approaches. Lynch has been responsible for the design and successful launch of hundreds of technical new products, and brings significant international experience on projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE, France, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia and Spain. Over the past 7 years he has personally been involved in four pilot projects in the renewable energy, specifically in solar and hydrokinetic power generation. Jerry received his M.S. in Business Management in 1996 from Stevens.

Mark Biamonte has been named the Chief Systems Engineer for the Space Systems division of Hamilton Sundstrand, part of United Technologies Corporation. Mark is currently working towards his Space Systems certification from Stevens through the online/on-site program between the Institute and UTC, and he serves as the HS coordinator for the program. In addition, he has been instrumental in recruiting and mentoring numerous full-time hires and cooperative education students from Stevens. Mark received his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 2001 from Stevens.

Sunil Sachdev joins Fiserv, Inc. as Country Manager, India Markets

Fiserv, Inc. the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions announced today that Sunil Sachdev has joined the company as Country Manager, India Markets. In this new role, Sunil is responsible for business development in India leveraging the Fiserv customer access, product suite and delivery capabilities to cater to the growing Indian market. Sachdev received his M.S. in Information Management from Stevens in 2003.

Optimer Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. John Womelsdor as VP of Business Development

John Womelsdorf, Ph.D., has been appointed to Vice President of Business Development for Optimer Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Womelsdorf has more than 15 years of experience in business development roles at Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Baxter International and, most recently, with his own consulting firm. Dr. Womelsdorf received a Ph.D in 1993, and a B.S. in Chemistry in 1988 from Stevens.

Eric Matrejek has joined PwC US as a Managing Director in the Forensic Service practice

Previously, Mr. Matrejek worked for Oracle Corporation. He holds a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems from Pace University and an M.S. in Information Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is a member of the High Tech Crime Investigation Association and has presented to the Federal Bar Association and other groups regarding eDiscovery issues and trends.

Fiberguide Industries has named Frank Pensa the Eastern US Business Development Manager

Fiberguide Industries has named Frank Pensa the Eastern US Business Development Manager. In his new position, Pensa will continue to develop Fiberguide's strategic fiber optic assembly business in the medical, industrial and high-tech markets. Pensa will also pursue growth opportunities for the company by finding new OEM and large end user customers. Prior to Fiberguide, Pensa was Regional Sales Manager for Sixnet (Ballston Lake, NY), a manufacturer of ethernet and wireless connectivity systems. Before that, he was Regional Sales Manager for Siemens (Richardson, Texas), selling real-time, web-enabled software tools for factory automation. Pensa holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology

NSG Group names Craig Naylor as CEO

In a rare case of a non-Japanese outsider taking charge of a Japanese auto supplier, Craig Naylor will become CEO of NSG Group, the former Nippon Sheet Glass Company. Naylor, 61, joined NSG Group on May 1 as CEO-designate, pending election to his new post by shareholders June 29. He will replace Katsuji Fujimoto, who moves up to the ceremonial post of chairman. Former Chairman Yozo Izuhara is retiring. Naylor, a U.S. citizen, graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J., in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. He had been a nonexecutive director of Delphi Corp. from February 2005 through September 2009 and spent 36 years at E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

JM Eagle announced Tom Oser as a new Vice President of Sales

JM Eagle today announced Tom Oser as a new Vice President of Sales. In this role he will supervise and direct all sales and customer service for irrigation, plumbing and electrical product divisions. “Through lasting collaboration with our customers, he will support his team and guide them to provide exceptional service,” says JM Eagle President and CEO Walter Wang. “His appointment underscores our company’s long-term commitment to the irrigation, plumbing and electrical markets.” Oser’s career with JM Eagle began in 2007, prior to his tenure with JM Eagle Oser was a senior executive in the global consulting firms Ernst & Young and Infosys Technologies. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a PHD from Stevens Institute of Technology

Fujitsu, a leading provider of business, information technology, and communications solutions, announced that Ralph Santitoro, director of Carrier Ethernet market development at Fujitsu Network Communications, was re-elected to the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) Board of Directors. The MEF is the industry's leading group dedicated to accelerating the worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services.

Santitoro is responsible for thought leadership and market development of connection-oriented Ethernet applications and services using Fujitsu packet optical networking solutions. He created Fujitsu's Carrier Ethernet Webinar Series where he speaks on Carrier Ethernet technologies, applications and services to educate the market. He is a widely-published author a frequent speaker at industry events on Ethernet services, Ethernet interconnects, Ethernet OAM, Carrier Ethernet security and wireless backhaul. For over 25 years he has developed innovative telecom, computing and information security products and services for enterprises, SMBs, communications service providers and consumer markets. Ralph holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.

Gina Addeo Receives Prestigious Appointment

Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Gina Addeo, president of GMA Electrical Corporation, and WPO member-at-large, has been appointed president of New York Electrical Contractors Association, the oldest and largest state association in the industry. This is the first time a woman has served in this position for this chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association.

It is quite an honor to the WPO when our members reach new heights, said Firestone.

Gina Addeo, president and owner of GMA Electrical Corporation, received her Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology and was the first women in New York City to attain a Master Electrician’s License, making her knowledgeable in all aspects of electrical construction. She was awarded the National Electrical Contractors Association 1998 Leadership Award and is an active member of numerous industry associations, including National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), The Zenith Group, Professional Women in Construction (PWC), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Business of Staten Island (WIB). She was also a member of the Contract Negotiating Committee for Local Union #3.

Prashant Pawar joins the management team of Encodex India as Director of Engineering

Arun Joshi, President and Founder of Encodex Technologies said "We are gearing up to manage rapidly rising demand based on the market’s acceptance of our innovative approach. Experience counts when you’re building and installing high-scale, mission-critical systems. Prashant has exactly that experience."

Prashant joined Encodex Technologies management team with extraordinary experience and depth. He has a strong track record in leading teams, managing project, estimation, planning, scheduling and deploying enterprise level Internet/Intranet applications for companies like WebMD and AT&T. He worked in U.S. for 6 years prior to joining Encodex Technologies. Prashant holds Masters Degree in Technology Management from Steven’s Institute of Technology.